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Our list of accounting scholarships have one thing in common. Only accounting students are eligible! If you’re on your way to becoming an accountant or certified public accountant (CPA) you have done the math and know you need help to pay for college. That’s where accounting scholarships can really help! Different organizations and career groups offer accounting scholarships to help pay for college or grad school. Awards include the $10,000 scholarship offered by American Institute for CPAs (AICPA) or the $1,500 accounting scholarship awarded by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).

Having a degree in accounting means that you have the financial knowledge that today’s businesses need. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants are may grow by 4% through 2029. That is faster than average in comparison to other careers! The 2019 median pay is also noted at $71,550. So congratulations on your choice of majors! We hope you are successful on your path and are proud to offer this tool. Search our list of scholarships for accounting majors, and apply now!

Soar to Success Accounting Scholarship

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in accounting? Funded by SOS Inventory, LLC., the Soar to Success Accounting Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to qualified students who demonstrate good grades, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: May 15, 2024

North Carolina CPA Foundation Scholarship Program

This scholarship is open to North Carolina students who are enrolled in an academic program yielding a degree in accounting or its equivalent and have completed 36 or more semester hours. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 40

Deadline

Deadline: October 28

NJSCPA High School Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who are residents of New Jersey and are enrolled in a New Jersey high school. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above, or a minimum combined verbal, math and essay SAT score of 1260 or higher, or minimum average ACT score of 26 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $8250

Awards: 15

Deadline

Deadline: December 11

NABA National Scholarship Program

This award is available for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are African American (black) or of African descent and are active members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Students must have an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher and a major grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 50

Deadline

Deadline: December 15

Illinois CPA Society Exam Award

Illinois residents with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who demonstrate financial need and are pre-approved to sit for the CPA Exam are eligible for this award. The award is to be used as reimbursement of the NASBA fee.
Award Amount

Total: $750

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: January 30

Michigan Accountancy Foundation Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship Program

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who have a declared concentration in accounting and intend to be a CPA in Michigan. Students must have earned at least 120 credit hours by May of the application year and anticipate completion of Michigan CPA requirements in May of the year following application.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 15

Deadline

Deadline: January 31

AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship Award

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are currently completing courses at a two-year college/university with a declared intent to major in accounting or a related field at a four-year institution. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate some financial need (i.e., not already have educational expenses covered).
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 24

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

TACTYC Transfer Accounting Student Scholarship

This award is for U.S. students who currently attend a two-year college and plan to transfer to a four-year college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $1000

Awards: 5

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

Institute of Management Accountants Scholarship Program

International and U.S. students attending an accredited institution in the United States who are members of the Institute of Management Accoutants are eligible for this award. Students must have the expressed intent of pursuing a career in management accounting, financial management, or information technology or have declared a major parallel to one of the predefined fields of study listed above and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $3375

Awards: 40

Deadline

Deadline: March 10

PICPA Student Writing Competition

This writing competition is open to graduate and undergraduate accounting and business majors. Students must attend Pennsylvania colleges/universities or maintain a permanent residence in Pennsylvania.
Award Amount

Total: $2000

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: March 15